Comments on: Could I Learn Counting Cards In Blackjack From The Movie 21?

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:56:46 +0000

you could learn it, but there are so many things casinos do to prevent card counting.

By: Bandit-0

Bandit-0 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:13:28 +0000

No you would have to watch the movie like 1000 times then be lucky if you knew how to.

By: ?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:28:54 +0000

Learning how to count cards just from watching the movie? No!
But there are books and websites that will teach you how to do it. You do have to be able to calculate odds and math formula’s very quickly to get it right and do it properly/efficiently.

By: unkoolai

unkoolai — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:30:59 +0000

Wacthing and doing are two different things. The students in the movie were from MIT and very smart if you are good at math and a whiz with numbers you have a chance. You will also need friends that are smart also. Its not something you can just learn and especially from that movie alone

By: Great B

Great B — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:06:49 +0000

that movie gives you just the basic principle of counting cards. Im sure you can read up on it elsewhere but the movie alone wont be enough. Also, you have to get very good if you want to profit at it as well as not get caught. if they see you in a casino struggling to do math in your head as you’re winning big, they’ll kick you out at best…dont get killed…play hold em.

By: ?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:54:59 +0000

Are you asking if you could learn to count cards simply by watching the movie? That’s preposterous.
If you want to learn to count cards, you need buy a book that outlines an effective strategy (not just google search card counting, you need a lot more information than I’ve ever seen on a website to do it effectively), and practice it until you’ve got it down pat.
After you’ve done that, you’ll be able to create a small advantage at real casinos if you can effectively execute the proper strategies without being detected.
You will NOT win hundreds of thousands of dollars like the people in the movie. They were playing in teams (not as individuals) which is pretty much impossible to get away with now. The movie is also romanticized and exaggerated. Some of the real members will admit that they did not win nearly as much money as some of the books on the subject or the movie seemed to suggest. You can earn a decent amount of money if properly bankrolled and skilled enough, but it’s not a get rich quick scheme.

By: Vegas Matt

Vegas Matt — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:45:17 +0000

of course you can.
is 3 steps to doing it.
1.you need the basic maths chart. the ones the mit guys designed.
2.you need to do basic card counting first off its called the hi low system
you get a deck of cards
now the cards 2 3 4 5 6 is low and get a value of 1
7 8 9 gets a value of 0
10 j q k are hi and gets a value of -1
Now have the deck facing down and flip over a card if it’s a king you say +1 if the next one is a Queen it is another +1 so you say +2 if the next card is a 10 you say +3. Now if you get one of the low cards its -1 so you would be at +2 and if it is another low card you would be at +1
then the 3rd step is money management.
Hope this helps
here is probably exactly what your looking for. Card Counting Secrets – For BlackJack From The Film 21.
Here is the link to have a look at it.http://311ee-5swb-x4×1a-vklnblla5.hop.cl…
Welcome to Card Counting Secrets!? Here you?ll learn the exact same skills used by the MIT students and featured in the film, “21″, to increase your odds in any casino while playing Blackjack. All it takes is a general knowledge of the game, some basic math and the desire to have fun. You?ll learn just how easy it is to count cards and to beat the house at their own game.?
heres the contents
HOW TO PLAY
BASIC STRATEGY OF BLACKJACK
BASIC CARD COUNTING
TEAM PLAY
SHUFFLE TRACKING
DAILY PRACTICE
TABLE SELECTION
BETTING SYSTEMS
THE IMMACULATE RUN
BANKROLL
CASINOS ? RATING SYSTEMS ? HOW THEY WORK – COMPS
LEGALITY
HOW NOT TO GET CAUGHT
GLOSSARY
LINKS